Phlebotomy Technician

Job Duties

Job Description

Phlebotomy Technician - Buffalo, MN, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotational weekends

The Phlebotomy Technician is responsible for accurately performing and processing, Point of Care Testing (POC), venous and capillary blood collection from adults, infants, and children and all related functions.

Pay range: $23.00 - $28.00 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours

Best-in-class well-being programs

Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness

healthyMINDS mental health program

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off

FinFit financial coaching and services

401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Matching gifts program

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

Career advancement opportunities

and so much more!

Responsibilities:

Essential Generic Job Functions:

Collects blood and/or perform POC as assigned

Cleans and re-stocks POC supplies and prepares phlebotomy carts/trays.

Assists coworkers with draws and POC testing.

Draws venous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques.

Draws and delivers (where applicable) all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames.

Draws venous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested.

Performs and processes all POC tests on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics.

Completes clerical functions associated with POC testing documents.

Reports incidents/issues regarding patients or employees timely to group leader or supervisor

Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion.

Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if falls out range to group leader or supervisor.

Travels and performs phlebotomy duties and POC testing, as needed, at Health fair sand PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory.

Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).

Adheres to the standards identified in the clinics Organizational Competencies.

Contacts: Regular contact with clinic personnel, patients and visitors.

Qualifications:

Required Work Experience:

1 year phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.

Keyboard/data entry experience.

Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.

Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable.

Physical Requirements

Lift light to moderately heavy objects. The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 15 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 16 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 40 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 41 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination.

Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently to constantly throughout the day.

Position requires travel.

Extensive use of phone and PC.

Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness.

Talking.

Walking.

Balancing.

Bending/kneeling.

Pushing/pulling.

Reaching/twisting.

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.

Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$23.00 - $28.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55313

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

61245

Job Benefits

Not specified